For more than a decade, the Japanese company Takata, one of the largest suppliers of airbags, denied that its products were defective, even as motorists were killed by exploding airbags. But, in an about-face, Takata now admits that its airbags were defective.

It's recommended people enter their VIN Vehicle Identification Number at this website: https://vinrcl.safecar.gov/vin/

The NHTSA said it's still waiting on automakers to supply a complete list of affected vehicles.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these makes and models are being recalled:

  • BMW:

2000 - 2005 3 Series Sedan
2000 - 2006 3 Series Coupe
2000 - 2005 3 Series Sports Wagon
2000 - 2006 3 Series Convertible
2001 - 2006 M3 Coupe
2001 - 2006 M3 Convertible

  • CHRYSLER:

2003 - 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2005 - 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
2006 - 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
2006 - 2008 Dodge Ram 4500
2008 - Dodge Ram 5500
2005 - 2008 Dodge Durango
2005 - 2008 Dodge Dakota
2005 - 2008 Chrysler 300
2007 - 2008 Chrysler Aspen

  • FORD:

2004 - Ranger
2005 - 2006 GT
2005 - 2007 Mustang

  • GENERAL MOTORS:

2003 - 2005 Pontiac Vibe -- Added May 19: 2006 - 2007
2005 - Saab 9-2X

  • HONDA

2001 - 2007 Honda Accord
2001 - 2002 Honda Accord -- Added May 19: 2003 Honda Accord
2001 - 2005 Honda Civic -- Added May 19: 2006 Honda Civic
2002 - 2006 Honda CR-V
2003 - 2011 Honda Element
2002 - 2004 Honda Odyssey
2003 - 2007 Honda Pilot
2006 - Honda Ridgeline
2003 - 2006 Acura MDX
2002 - 2003 Acura TL/CL
2005 - Acura RL

  • MAZDA:

2003 - 2007 Mazda 6
2006 - 2007 Mazda Speed6
2004 - 2008 Mazda RX-8
2004 - 2005 MPV
2004 - B-Series Truck

  • MITSUBISHI:

2004 - 2005 Lancer
2006 - 2007 Raider

  • NISSAN:

2001 - 2003 Nissan Maxima
2001 - 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
2002 - 2004 Nissan Sentra
2001 - 2004 Infiniti I30/I35
2002 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
2003 - 2005 Infiniti FX35/FX45

  • SUBARU:

2003 - 2005 Baja
2003 - 2005 Legacy
2003 - 2005 Outback
2004 - 2005 Impreza

  • TOYOTA:

2002 - 2005 Lexus SC
2002 - 2005 Toyota Corolla -- Added May 19: 2006 - 2007 Toyota Corolla
2003 - 2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix -- Added May 19: 2006 - 2007 Toyota Corolla Matrix
2002 - 2005 Toyota Sequoia
2003 - 2005 Toyota Tundra

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